How far is McAllen, TX from Plano, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between McAllen and Plano is 479.85 miles (772.24 km).
Flight distance from McAllen, TX to Plano, TX is 479.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 05 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 58 minutes to travel from McAllen to Plano with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from McAllen, Texas to Plano, Texas is: 540.05 miles (869.12 km) by car.
Driving from McAllen to Plano will take approximately 07 hours 50 minutes.
#1 McAllen
The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It is located on the Rio Grande River in southern Texas. McAllen is known for its many citrus groves, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the McAllen International Museum of Art and the McAllen Civic Center.
| Population | 143751 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°12'12"N 98°13'48"W |
| Latitude | 26.2034100 |
| Longitude | -98.2300100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in northeastern Texas. Plano is known for its technology industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Legoland Discovery Center and the Frontiers of Flight Museum.
| Population | 291296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°1'11"N 96°41'56"W |
| Latitude | 33.0198400 |
| Longitude | -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Plano: East 15th Street (-96.698873,33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time Between McAllen and Plano
The distance between McAllen and Plano is 869 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 39 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between McAllen and Plano. The current time is 21:17:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 72.14 liters (19.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between McAllen and Plano.
The estimated cost of gas to go from McAllen to Plano is $57.57 (diesel $76.09).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $57.57 | $65.65 | $71.98 | $76.09 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between McAllen and Plano (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
